"NEM. CON.!"

Chatty Passenger (on G. W. Railway). "How plainly you can see the lights of Hanwell from the railway!"

Silent Man (in the corner). "Not half so plain as the lights of the train look from Hanwell!"

[All change at the next station.


RECIPROCAL

Sporting Gentleman. "Well, sir, I'm very pleased to have made your acquaintance, and had the opportunity of hearing a Churchman's views on the question of tithes. Of course, as a country landowner, I'm interested in Church matters, and——"

The Parson. "Quite so—delighted, I'm sure. Er—by the bye, could you tell me what's won to-day?"